YEARLY HIGH
2.4111 TRY
YEARLY LOW
1.8965 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1057 TRY

2017 BAM to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 2.4111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.8965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5145 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0340 to the December average rate of 2.3240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4111 was up 24.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,055 TRY
2016 Average 8,547 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 9,483 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,572.71 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3705
1.9598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to TRY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.0115, compared to 2.2000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2243 TRY (High: 2.1208 / Low: 1.8965). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0543 TRY (High: 2.0270 / Low: 1.9727).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2243
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0400 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.3363) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5201 (+28.64%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.3363
2016 Avg (November) 1.8162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1208 1.8965 2.0340
February 2.0764 1.9289 1.9940
March 2.0421 1.9695 2.0071
April 2.0270 1.9727 1.9976
May 2.0567 1.9672 2.0168
June 2.0620 1.9985 2.0193
July 2.1274 2.0561 2.0953
August 2.1497 2.0780 2.1179
September 2.1520 2.0790 2.1146
October 2.3058 2.1403 2.2117
November 2.4111 2.2654 2.3363
December 2.3886 2.2915 2.3240